Community News
Three illegal workers arrested at Broch store
Three illegal workers have been arrested following a Home Office Immigration Enforcement operation in Fraserburgh.
Bookbug visits kids in the shire
Bookbug took to the road in a mobile library to explore Aberdeenshire and inspire young children to read books recently.
Man cut free from collision near Invercairn
Two vehicles and a bus were involved in a collision near the crossroads leading to and from Invercairn on Friday, May 10.
Bus station upgrades please Broch councillors
Fraserburgh and district councillors Charles Buchan and Brian Topping have said they are pleased with the progress of the bus station’s renovation.
Councillors vote to abandon standing orders
Councillors found themselves voting over whether or not to abandon standing orders and potentially see a vote on whether or not to abandon Fraserburgh’s Council Chambers.
Warrants executed in Mintlaw
On Friday 19 April, a number of officers carried out targeted patrols in Mintlaw, Peterhead and Inverurie as part of Police Scotland’s ‘Campaign Against Violence’ (CAV) initiative.
Bike run to raise funds for G & A employee
Gray & Adams Ltd have revealed plans to raise money for a paralysed employee by hosting a cycle run.
Restaurant proposal gets planning approval
Plans which were granted last month to potentially allow a bar/ restaurant to open on Broad Street have yet to get Brochers talking.
Additional officers for anti-violence initiative
Additional officers were ‘on the beat’ in Aberdeenshire last Friday as part of Police Scotland’s national ‘Campaign Against Violence’ (CAV) initiative.
Fight on to keep local depot in Fraserburgh
Fraserburgh and district councillors have this week spoken of their disappointment regarding proposals which could close a local depot.
Waste not want not
According to recent research published by Greener Scotland, Scots produce 389,000 tonnes of food and drink waste every year, costing the Scottish public £1billion.
1 commentFraserburgh’s parking chaos: have your say!
Locals have this week spoken out about the parking situation in Fraserburgh, inconsiderate drivers failing to follow the rules of the road and parking in disabled bays and on double yellow lines.
Cllrs to consider fees increase
Councillors are to consider earmarking a 20% rise in planning fees for improvements within the Planning Service.
Council underspend by £5 million
Councillors are to consider the latest monitoring report on the council’s budget up to the end of January, 2013.
Council shortlisted for transport award
Aberdeenshire Council’s transportation service is celebrating having been shortlisted in three categories for the 2013 Scottish Transport Awards.
Police Report at Council
Police Officer Michael Taylor updated Fraserburgh community councillors at a meeting recently.
Councillor dismisses MSP’s comments
Local councillor for Fraserburgh and district Charles Buchan has hit back at claims in last week’s Fraserburgh Herald by Liberal Democrat MSP Alison McInnes regarding the new Scotland-wide police service.
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Weather for Fraserburgh
Saturday 18 May 2013
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